Chris

2030 uploads
Birding since the late 1980s...mid 40s birder. Being out in nature and hearing the morning chorus, seeing how birds interact with their surroundings and go about their lives provides me a greater understanding of the natural environment we live in. With bird photography, every photo is different, which makes seeing the same and different species exciting.

Total photos: 2030
Total videos: 5
Species photographed: 1014
Most photographed species: Snowy Owl (See all)
Countries visited: 48
male
Though common, the Emerald sheen of the Mallard is one of the striking sights in the bird world.
Jan 15 2012
14
adult
This species must have one of the shortest bills of any bird.
Jan 15 2012
24
multiple species
Managed to get 4 species in one photo, with a Mute Swan, Black-headed Gull, and Coot together on the Main River.
Jan 14 2012
14
adult
I'm a little puzzled by this id. According to the Collins guide, this is a Great Cormorant. However the plumage seems to be missing white at the base of the bill. Frankfurt, Germany.
Jan 14 2012
22
First photo badge
hybrid
What appears to be a Greylag X Bar-headed Goose hybrid, but unsure. Seen at Frankfurt.
Jan 14 2012
12
adult
It's hard to know what the status of this bird is, whether escaped, domesticated or from a local population that is not yet established. Frankfurt, Germany.
Jan 14 2012
9
First species photo badge
First photo badge
adult
A little sun poking out at the right time. Seen at Frankfurt on the Main.
Jan 14 2012
20
adult, multiple species
There are pockets of established Egyptian Geese in Europe. Not sure at all whether they are fully independent yet.
Jan 14 2012
30
First species photo badge
First photo badge
adult, winter plummage, multiple species
Piggy-backing allowed!
Frankfurt on the Main.
Jan 14 2012
15
winter plummage
A cool +8C and mostly cloudy today but enough light to catch these over the Main River at Frankfurt.
Jan 14 2012
34